London, UK
Project architect
at Corstorphine & Wright
Corstorphine & Wright is seeking a project architect to join its team in London.
We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of more than 280 enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental and social value.
Our London studio is expanding and looking for a project architect with experience across all stages to join our ambitious team! By joining us, you will be part of a team that is supporting aspirations for growth and development and helping to shape the future of Corstorphine & Wright.
As a project architect, you will enjoy an interesting mix of responsibilities:
- create building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist BIM and CAD applications
- assist with the efficient delivery of the architectural services identified in the project brief, to the agreed deadlines
- work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
- liaise with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
- work closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
- apply for planning permission and advice from building control and other legislative bodies
- write and present reports, proposals, applications and contracts
- develop project briefs in conjunction with the client
- adapt plans according to circumstances and resolve any problems that may arise during construction
- for the most part, an architect’s working day will be studio-based. However, site visits and meetings with clients are frequent, so travel may figure prominently
- acquire a good working knowledge of current and pending legislation that would affect the production of architectural information to ensure continuous professional development
- ensure that all information that is confidential/protectively marked is treated appropriately
Key skills and qualifications:
- proven record of accomplishment of managing and delivering multiple projects
- proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and BIM
- high levels of creativity and imagination
- excellent design and drafting skills
- excellent project management and planning skills
- proven industry experience in managing time-sensitive and budget-constrained projects
- previous experience in maintaining and building relationship with clients
- analytical mind with excellent problem-solving and mathematical ability
- leadership skills as well as the ability to work well in a team and mentor junior staff
- a keen interest and awareness of ESG
Maintaining a talented and successful team matters to us! Working together with others to share resources and information across the business, seeking continuous improvement to develop individual capability and that of the team and being self-motivated and reliable are traits that are highly desirable for any of our roles.
What you will get in return
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.
Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.